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R284 ADV

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,049 mi
Last recorded12,049 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 ADV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 12,049 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 11,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 11,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,263 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,129 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 9,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,416 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 8,416 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,822 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,323 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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R284 ADV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R284 ADV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R284 ADV registered?

R284 ADV is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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